Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
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Saturday, January 28th, 2017
Jane Parker
Jane Parker, 99, of St. Marys, OH died 4:45 a.m. Thursday January 26, 2017 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Arlington, OH.
She was born February 25, 1917 in McComb, OH to Solomon "Min" and Esther (Ensley) Rader.
On November 22, 1939 she married Bernie L. Parker, who died June 26, 1978.
Survivors include: daughter Jill Snow of Orange Beach, AL; son Jack Parker of Findlay, OH, daughter Joan (Gene) Montgomery of Mt. Cory, OH, daughter Jane Lynch of Napierville, IL, 15 grandchildren: Jeff (Debbie) Parker, Jerry (Carrie) Wieman, Jon Parker, Nikki Bonifas, Jody (Rob) Schmidt, Hollyann (Charles) Murray, Julianna (Hails) Taylor, Josh (Peter Kwiatkowski) Lynch, Joni (Dean) Konstantelos, Cory Parker, Jina Diehl, Jacklyn Taverna,  Jordan (Brad) Conant, Matt Parker, 20 great-grandchildren: Elizabeth (John), Taylor (Bronson), R.J., Garrett, Paige, Jillian, Brady, Jake, Riley, Josie, Chip, Phoebe, Willow, Karli, Millie, Olivia, Audrey, Evie, Nathan, Julia, 2 great-great-grandchildren: Rowan and Griffin, sister Carol Smith of McComb, OH
She was preceded in death by: parents Solomon and Esther Rader; husband Bernie Parker; brother Charles Rader; brother Ned Rader.
She was the owner-operator of Parker Shady Acres Mobile Home Park and Co-owner of Parker Motors in St. Marys for many years.
She was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Rites are scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2017 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys, with Pastor Jeff Ginter, officiating.
Visitation 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the church.
Condolences may be expressed to her family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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